1952 Map of Talkeetna Mountains C-3

About this map

Mt Watana rises as the prominent landmark within this high-altitude region of the Talkeetna Mountains, as surveyed during the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by a complex drainage system where Fog Creek and Tsisi Creek carve through the high terrain. To the east, Watana Lake sits near the headwaters of several unnamed tributaries, illustrating the interior drainage patterns typical of the Alaska Range's southern reaches. The map identifies specific watercourses like Kosina Creek and John George Creek, which flow through valleys that had yet to see significant modern development. This document reflects the post-war efforts of the U.S. Geological Survey to systematically map the Alaskan interior using aerial photography, providing a detailed record of the wilderness before later shifts in land use and conservation.